F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

Japan day 2026

Japan Day was held on April 11 2026 at Misawa Air Base, hosted by the Force Support Squadron. The purpose of the event is to give base residents the opportunity to experience local Japanese culture (U.S Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jason De Castro.)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

03.27.2026 | Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxi on the flightline during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28,...

Misawa Range Day 2024

09.13.2024 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, receive an award on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 13, 2024. The Airmen were showing...

Senior Airman Jennifer Scobie: A Story of...

04.22.2024 | Photo by Master Sgt. David Carbajal

Senior Airman Jennifer Scobie, 35th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Group Equipment journeyman, poses in front of aircraft maintenance equipment...

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Member Visit

03.28.2024 | Photo by Senior Airman Emilee Darden

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Member speaks to peers on a radio microphone at AFN Misawa on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 28,2024. JGSDF...

Sollars Elementary School 2024 MLK March

11.24.2001 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate

Sollars Elementary School students and members of the community march to honor and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. at Misawa Air Base, Japan,...

Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

10.27.2023 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate

5K participants run during a Breast Cancer Awareness run on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2023. A 5K is an acronym for 5 kilometers. (U.S. Air...

Misawa Fire Muster

10.12.2023 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Darden

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force member holds the fire hose during the fire muster on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12,2023. participants had to run...

14th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew display

10.20.2023 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate

Airmen assigned to the 14th Fighter Generation Squadron participate in a load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. The...

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Japan day 2026

04.10.2026 | Video by Seaman Jason De Castro

Japan Day was held on April 11 2026 at Misawa Air Base, hosted by the Force Support Squadron. The purpose of the event is to give base residents...

Red Friday Shoutout-Swanigan-Misawa

04.13.2026 | Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kayce Swanigan, a Misawa Fitness center representative gives a shoutout to his family after the opening ceremony of...

Blue Ticket Professional

04.02.2026 | Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Bergstrom showcases his skills and bicycle expertise on Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 03, 2026. While Bergstrom may...

Bushido Gym Opening 2026

04.13.2026 | Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

Misawa Airbase celebrates the grand opening of their temporary but upgraded fitness facility on Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2026. Formally...

AFN Misawa Pacific Update - Kazaguruma Guardian

03.31.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

Air Force leaders from the United States, Japan and the Netherlands gathered at Misawa Air Base for Exercise Kazaguruma Guardian 26, highlighting...

First F-35A Arrival at Misawa Air Base

03.27.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

Misawa, Japan (March 28, 2026) - Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, land at Misawa Air Base to become the...

AFN Misawa Pacific Update - First F-35As arrive to...

03.27.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

The first batch of F-35A Lightning IIs arrived at Misawa Air Base on March 28, 2026, signaling a new era of 5th generation fighter jets for the...

AFN Misawa Pacific Update - Presidents' Day...

02.15.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

Members of Misawa Air Base participated in a pistol shooting competition on Presidents' Day to create healthy competition while giving many a...

Senior Airman Jennifer Scobie: A Story of...

04.29.2024 | Story by Master Sgt. David Carbajal

Currently, the average American lives to about 79 years old. For one Airman at Misawa Air Base, she was about 78 years short of that. “I’ve...

Team Misawa Remembers 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11...

09.11.2021 | Story by Senior Airman Caroline Parks

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, 35th Security Forces Squadron, 35th Medical Group and...

2,000 and Climbing: 5RS Commander Hits Milestone

06.19.2020 | Story by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

Lt. Col. Georgescu accomplishes 2,000 flying hours in U-2 Dragon Lady after flying the aircraft for 13 years.

2,000 and Climbing: 5RS Commander Hits Milestone

06.17.2020 | Story by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

Lt. Col. Eguen Georgescu accomplishes 2,000 hours flying the U-2 Dragon Lady, accomplishing a rare feat for U.S. Air Force pilots.

Mustang resiliency gets gritty

09.26.2019 | Story by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

Team Osan's Chaplains hold luncheon for Grit program.

AFN Misawa High Noon, Japan day 2026

04.16.2026 | Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Bergstrom reports for the Japan Day event, held on Misawa Air Base, April 11th. It was the 38th annual Japan day...

Hanami Etiquette MRR

03.31.2026 | Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson

A short public service announcement about proper etiquette and best practices when viewing the Sakura blooms in Japan. ( Audio by Mass...

MRR SAKURA OLYMPICS

04.08.2026 | Courtesy Audio

Misawa, Japan (April 9, 2026) - The Sakura Olympics commences in May 2026 at the Misawa Air Base. This annual, month-long spring sporting event...

Misawa Radio Report: Volunteering with the Red Cross

03.08.2024 | Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Avalon Jutras-Santonastasi

Dell Curbeam, an American Red Cross associate on Misawa Air Base, came to AFN Misawa to talk about how volunteering can benefit an individuals...

Misawa Radio Report - Mass Casualty Exercise EX

03.27.2024 | Audio by Senior Airman Emilee Darden

Members of the 35th Fighter Wing participated in a mass casualty exercise as a part of Exercise Beverly Sunrise 24-04, March 27.

Misawa Radio Report - Non-Combatant Evacuation...

03.25.2024 | Audio by Senior Airman Emilee Darden

Service Members and their families gathered at the Misawa Club for a simulated Non-Combatant Evacuation Order as a part of Exercise Beverly...

MRR - Sakura Olympics

04.02.2024 | Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Avalon Jutras-Santonastasi

Member of the Misawa community were invited to participate in the annual Sakura Olympics onboard Misawa Air Base, April 2.

Misawa Radio Report - Easter Egg Hunt

03.31.2024 | Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Haley

Misawa Families enjoyed an easter egg hunt at the Weasels Den onboard Misawa Air Base, March 31.

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35th FW change of command program

06.28.2024 | Graphics by Master Sgt. David Carbajal

Col. Paul T. Davidson will assume command of the 35th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2024. Col. Michael P. Richard, who...

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